KS4- Useful hints and tips A guide to up-levelling

Advises
Affects
Alludes to
Argues
Articulates
Builds
Clarifies
Confirms
Connotes
Constructs
Conveys
Creates
Criticises
Demonstrates
Denotes
Depicts
Describes
Determines
Displays
Encourages
Emphasises
Establishes
Evokes
Exaggerates
Examines
Exemplifies
Expands
Explains
Explores
Exposes
Foreshadows
Foretells
Highlights
Hints
Illustrates
Impacts
Implies
Indicates
Informs
Introduces
Juxtaposes
Manifests
Narrates
Persuades
Portrays
Presents
Refers
Reflects
Relates
Remarks
Represents
Reveals
Shows
Signifies
Symbolises
States
Suggests
Supports
Tells
Typifies
Underlines Note of Caution: Only use the verbs you’re familiar with unless you take the time to examine the definition in the dictionary. This is not a list of synonyms. Each word has specific uses that are unique to its meaning. Analytical verbs for writing about texts...<br>

When/ How to Paragraph:<br>

When/ How to Paragraph (When writing about a play)<br>

PETAL Paragraphs for Analytical writing<br>

Perfect PETAL Paragraphs WRITING FRAME
(Point – your idea in response to the question)
It is clear that…
The character ___ is portrayed as…
(The author) explores…(The author) depicts _____ as…
(The author) figuratively describes…(Evidence – choose a quotation to support your idea)
This can be seen particularly when (the author) describes… “_________”
The description of… “___________” here is…(Technique – what kind of language is used here? Is there something in the structure to discuss?)
The use of ___________ emphasises/suggests…The metaphor figuratively describes…OR
A particularly effective word/adjective/word type is ____ (Analysis) This gives the impression that…
Furthermore, the (author) implies...The word “___” further emphasises...

 FOR HIGHER LEVELS – discuss another word or feature from the SAME quotation to further support your pointIn addition, the use of/reliance on (pick a DIFFERENT technique) compares/describes/suggests…Furthermore, the use of the word(s) “___” is/are effective because… This also makes the reader…

(Link to author’s ideas/back to point/context/next point)
It is therefore clear that ______ is...
(The author) therefore portrays…<br>

Descriptive Writing Devices Basic Alliteration
Adjectives
Adverbs
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Personification
Simile Advanced Semantic Fields
Pathetic Fallacy
Foreshadowing
Show-not-tell
Anthropomorphism
Symbolism Cut out any irrelevant connectives
Have you used two synonyms where one would suffice?
Can you rearrange the sentence in order to cut down words Paragraphs – TiP ToP
Dialogue – start a new line for a new speaker even if they only say one word…
Punctuation – use a variety of punctuation for effect.
Sentence Types- Use a variety of sentence types for effect
Simple
Compound
Complex Being Concise Structure How to plan
Write down your story chronologically in main events
Short character descriptions
Note down main themes
Note down spellings
Note down some devices you wish to include<br>

Personal Pronouns - address the reader, make them feel involvedEmotive language- using language to make the reader FEEL an EMOTION.Rhetorical question- asking a question that doesn’t need an answer.Statistics and Facts- stating something that is unquestionably true. Using data and figures to support your pointUse of Expert Opinions- using opinions from experts in a relevant field to give your argument more weight Anecdote – a short personal story that relates to your topicDescriptive Imagery – use descriptive writing devices to make your argument more engaging (see other sheet)Exaggeration – overstating information to make more of an impactRepetition/Rule of 3 – repeating a point or listing in three to create impact Persuasive Writing Techniques<br>

Connectives Map- Varying your vocabulary.<br>